Technical Program Leader (Power Electronics)

Valeo; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo seeks a Technical Program Lead - Power Electronics (Traction Inverter) to drive cross-functional programs from R&D to launch. You will coordinate technical discussions with customers and internal teams, review RFQs, and shape the technology roadmap.

You will mentor design and test activities and lead critical analyses. The role requires 5+ years in HV electronics for automotive, with BS/MS in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics & vehicle electrification (OEM or Tier 1).
• Experience with HV components: Inverters, OBC, DCDC.
• Experience with HV subcomponents: Power modules, capacitors, PCBs.
• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical communication between customers and product groups on design, architecture, test, strategy, manufacturing, integration, and implementation from advanced R&D through launch.
• Review customer RFQs, generate compliance matrix, evaluate technical feasibility and support quote creation.
• Interface with customer advanced engineering teams on current & future programs/architectures feeding back to technology roadmap development.
• Lead the technical analysis reviews, design reviews, test result reviews, trade off studies, FMEAs, and customer presentations.
• Review product design, layout, schematics with customers and help troubleshoot.
• Liaise with core team in leading WCCA with customer/s.
• Support product testing and Root Cause Analysis of PE components at circuit level.
• Support benchmarking NA competition and identifying focus areas for Valeo.

Skills

Power electronics

Vehicle electrification

Technical communication

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.

What you will win:

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value

About The Role:

As an Technical Program Lead - Power Electronics (Traction Inverter):

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead technical communication between customers and product group teams on design, architecture, test, strategy, manufacturing, integration, and implementation from advanced R&D through launch
• Review customer RFQs, generate compliance matrix, evaluate technical feasibility and support quote creation
• Interface with customer advanced engineering teams on current & future programs/architectures feeding back to technology roadmap development
• Lead the technical analysis reviews, design reviews, test result reviews, trade off studies, FMEAs, and customer presentations
• Reviewing product design, layout, schematics with customers and help troubleshoot
• Liaise with core team in leading WCCA with customer/s
• Support product testing and Root Cause Analysis of PE components at circuit level
• Support benchmarking NA competition and identifying focus areas for Valeo

What You Should Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power electronics & vehicle electrification at an OEM or Tier 1
• Experience in High Voltage components: Inverters, OBC, DCDC
• Experience in High Voltage sub components: Power Modules, Capacitors, PCBs
• B.S. in Electrical engineering or comparable study paths is required.
• M.S. in Electrical engineering or comparable study paths is preferred.

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

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At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com